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WANTED: Callum Doyle
15:54 15/05/2026Can you help us find Callum Doyle who is wanted on recall to prison?
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Mature drivers in Shropshire invited to attend free awareness session
15:26 12/03/2026Mature drivers across Shropshire are invited to book a free place at one of our mature driver awareness sessions which are taking place across the county over the coming months.
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Appeal following collision in Shrewsbury
13:20 06/03/2026We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Shrewsbury yesterday (Thursday 5 March).
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Officer shares his ordeal as brutal attackers are sentenced
16:00 20/02/2026A West Mercia Police officer who was viciously attacked and beaten while on duty in Hereford has today (Friday 6 February) spoken about the ordeal that left him with severe physical injuries and long-term mental health issues.
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Setting the blueprint for West Mercia Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner’s West Mercia Safer Communities Plan has four priorities shaped by the public:
- Cutting crime – targeting the concerns, and crime types, that matter most to communities, including anti-social behaviour
- Policing with the community – more visible and accessible policing resulting in improved public confidence and satisfaction
- Supporting victims and witnesses – ensuring victims feel supported throughout the criminal justice journey and are regularly updated, and criminals are brought to justice
- Maximising resources and value for money – identifying efficiencies and smarter ways of working without compromising on delivering a quality serviceThe West Mercia Police Local Policing Charter is based on three principles
- Visibility
- Accessibility
- Engagement.It is a commitment to accessible, community-focused policing. It prioritises listening to residents, tackling crime, safety and anti-social behaviour (ASB).
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Safer Neighbourhood Teams set local priorities and provide regular updates via social media and Neighbourhood Matters. Contact your local team for more information.